Since 2007, ASTRAX has been leading the development of a virtual lunar city, known as ASTRAX Lunar City. This initiative consists of the ASTRAX Lunar City Business Community, a network of businesses engaged in lunar-based commerce, and the ASTRAX Lunar City Residence Club, which enjoys the products and services generated within this ecosystem. To date, approximately 400 businesses have joined this initiative. To promote economic activities within the lunar city, ASTRAX has implemented various initiatives, including lunar address management, regular citizen meetings, 3D mapping of the virtual lunar city, supply-demand matching platforms, and dedicated applications. In particular, monthly citizen meetings serve as a hub for business proposals and technical exchanges among participants. Through these discussions, new space-related business ideas have emerged, including the concept of 'Lunar Beer,' specifically designed to be consumed on the Moon, which has led to concrete business developments. This study examines the development of ASTRAX Lunar City, focusing on real-world market formation where private companies are actively participating. Additionally, it explores the technologies supporting lunar city business activities (AI, metaverse, NFT, etc.) and their potential applications, analyzing the interaction between virtual lunar economy and real-world terrestrial economies. Furthermore, using cases such as the commercialization of 'Lunar Beer,' this study investigates how private companies can engage in and benefit from the expanding space economy.
国際宇宙航行連盟(IAF)が主催し、年に1度、開催される、宇宙業界では世界最大の国際会議です。2024年は、2024年10月14日から18日までイタリアのミラノで、イタリア航空宇宙協会(AIDAA)がホストを務め、「Responsible Space for Sustainability」をテーマに、第75回国際宇宙会議(IAC 2024)が開催されました。 会期中120カ国から11,200人以上が参加し、前例のない新記録となり、最大規模のIACとなっただけでなく、我々の銀河系で最も多様な宇宙関係者の集まりの一つとなりました。さらに、3000人がオンラインでライブストリーミングに参加し、一般公開日にはさらに3500人のあらゆる年齢層が参加しました。